ZIP 88008 · Doña Ana County

Santa Teresa, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88008, Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

453.2%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#141 of 199
New Mexico rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Santa Teresa, NM (ZIP 88008) averages $1,217/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,217
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,217/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
453.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
44.48%
Avg severity: $12,397
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-46.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88008 (Santa Teresa, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88008 (Santa Teresa, NM) runs $1,217 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88008 in the 24th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #141 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Navajo Dam (ZIP 87419) at $1,217, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 88008 shows a 453.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 44.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,397. Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 88008 at expiration, a drop of 46.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 88008 premiums risen 4.6%, spanning $1,163 to $1,217 (five-year average: $1,192), an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 88008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,217 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,217 vs $1,577
23% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88008, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,217
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,163 -
2019 $1,183 +1.7%
2020 $1,206 +2.0%
2021 $1,191 -1.3%
2022 $1,217 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,192
Premium Range
$1,163 - $1,217
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88008

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 88008 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88008?
ZIP 88008 (Santa Teresa, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,217 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #141 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Santa Teresa, NM?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 88008: a claims frequency of 44.48% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, against a loss ratio above 100% (453.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88008 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88008 premiums of $1,217/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88008?
ZIP 88008 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.59% in New Mexico, a drop of 46.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88008 over 5 years?
ZIP 88008 premiums spanned $1,163 to $1,217 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,192. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 88008 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88008 runs 23% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,217/yr), ranking #141 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.